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Download the war of art ebook pdf free thewarofarts diary. In spite of its battlefield specificity, the art of war has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and farreaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight. Although turning pro was written later and expands on part 2 of war of art, it feels more like a prequel. Like a good general preparing his troops for battle, pressfield will kick your butt. It soon becomes apparent how this book is still applicable today, and not.
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The art of war audiobook sun tzu 554 bce 496 bce, translated by lionel giles 1875 1958. It is translated by lionel giles and lies in the fiction, inspirational and treatise genre. Years passed and i recently found it at the bottom of a box in my closet. Jan 11, 2012 the war of art emphasizes the resolve needed to recognize and overcome the obstacles of ambition and then effectively shows how to reach the highest level of creative discipline. The art of war by sun tzu is one of the most influential political and business books of our era. There is intense interest in this ancient work since it teaches how to be victorious in conflict and that the final victory ultimately is to see war as an effort to win minds and hearts rather than a mere acquisition of.
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